Item 5.7
Revised – 5/6/2025
Form Rev 2/18/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT
SHUTTLE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND RAFO INVESTMENT INC. DBA SD LUXURY LIMOS;
APPROVING THE REQUEST OF A $2,700,000
DISBURSEMENT FROM THE CHULA VISTA BILLBOARD
RESERVE FUND HELD BY SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN
TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) TO FUND SAID SHUTTLE
PROGRAM; AND APPROPRIATING $ 164,640 TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BASED ON
REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BILLBOARD FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP), approved in August 2012, guides development within the Chula Vista Bayfront; and
WHEREAS, the CVBMP implements a Public Access Program (PAP) that ensures the public’s right of access to the shoreline by increasing pedestrian and bikeway connections, increasing public transportation connections and improving circulation along the coast; and
WHEREAS, to increase shoreline access through public transit, the City requires shuttle services connecting the Chula Vista Bayfront with nearby trolley stations and the adjacent community; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.080, received three proposals, and selected Rafo Investment Inc. DBA SD Luxury Limos as the most qualified amongst those submitting; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund was created by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and is funded by a portion of lease revenues from billboard owners; and
WHEREAS, MTS has maintained this revenue Fund to be disbursed to the City of Chula Vista for use on projects which benefit mass transit occurring within the City; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting $2,700,000 from the Fund, to fund the operation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle program to increase shoreline access through public transit, as stated above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle Services Agreement, between the City and Rafo Investment Inc. DBA SD Luxury Limos, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney , a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
Resolution No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the request of a $2,700,000 disbursement from the Chula Vista Billboard Reserve Fund held in trust by MTS to fund operation of the Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it amends the fiscal year 2024-25 budget and appropriates $ 164,640 to the Supplies and Services category of the Economic Development Department.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney